ANCHOVY BANDIT

The Prospect-based pizzeria stays open on Good Friday, serving its iconic pizzas paired with its expertly mixed cocktails. Situated under the Palace Nova: Prospect cinema; spend your Good Friday at the cinema followed up by a delectable meal at Anchovy Bandit. Make a reservation and book your movie tickets for a phenomenal experience that will leave you wanting more.

What: Anchovy Bandit
Where: 3/98 Prospect Rd Prospect, SA 5082
Hours: 5:00 PM – LATE
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BANDIT PIZZA & WINE

The team behind the Prospect Neighbourhood venues Anchovy Bandit and Bottega Bandito are opening a sister pizza and wine restaurant in Hyde Park. Bandit Pizza and Wine is a catchall for the local community where everyone is welcome. Bandit Pizza and Wine is all about sharing the Italian culinary culture, yet is bursting at the seams with creativity and independence to craft its soulful traditions. Like their sister restaurants, Bandit Pizza & Wine will be remaining open over Good Friday.

What: Bandit Pizza & Wine
Where: 248 Unley Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061
Hours: 5:00 PM – LATE
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THE BANKSIA TREE

Port Adelaide’s Banksia Tree Cafe is a crowd favourite among locals and the wider Adelaide community, making a name for itself as a sustainable, affordable eatery with darn good food and even better service. The cafe and restaurant exudes positivity from the staff and the atmosphere of the venue. If that was not reason enough to add this to the Good Friday agenda; their incredible food is made with local produce. Come for breakfast, brunch, coffee, wine or a cheeky cocktail.

What: Banksia Tree Cafe
Where: 147 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide SA 5015
Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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BOTTEGA BANDITO

Bottega Bandito is a modern delicatessen and cafe in the heart of Prospect, it is the sister venue to Anchovy Bandit. Shop for freshly baked bread, pastries, small goods, house-made sauces and of course fresh local coffee. This year Bottega Bandito has collaborated with Gelato Messina to launch Hot Cross Bun Gelato Sandos over the Easter long weekend. Come down to Prospect this Good Friday and give its Easter exclusive Hot Cross Bun Gelato Sandos a try. Get in early because when they’re gone they’re gone!

What: Bottega Bandito
Where: 1/96 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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BOWDEN BREWING

Attention hot cross bun lovers! Hop on down to Bowden Brewing this Good Friday and try their ‘All Things Nice’ hot cross bun brown ale. Made in collaboration with the Lost Loaf, this is the perfect beverage this Easter season.

What: Bowden Brewing
Where: 12 Fourth St, Bowden SA 5007
Hours: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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COBBS HILL CELLAR DOOR

Cobbs Hill will be keeping its doors open this Good Friday, offering its premium wines and top-tier dining experience at its picturesque Adelaide Hills location. Cobb’s Hill is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Sparkling wines. Cobb’s Hill Estate Cellar Door will be the perfect way to spend your public holiday.

What: Cobb’s Hill Cellar Door
Where: 382 Swamp Rd, Oakbank SA 5243
Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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DOUGHBALLS

 DoughBalls offers a casual, family-friendly dining experience with full table service. The menu meshes Italian-style pizza with Australian favourites, including Hawaiian and BBQ chicken; also known for its spectacular desserts. Located in the heart of Glenelg’s beachside Moseley Square, the restaurant’s balcony offers prime views of the sea. Perfect for the whole family this Good Friday.

What: DoughBalls
Where: Moseley Sq, Glenelg SA 5045
Hours: 11:00 AM – LATE
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EAST END CELLARS VARDON

Get some of the finest wine the state has to offer, alongside fresh local produce for the eggs-pertly curated menu. The venue serves a variety of acclaimed dishes from sandwiches to shared platters and desserts. East End Cellars Vardon combine contemporary with the modern, and the traditional. We want to make it a meeting place for people that love food and wine Wine and dine this Good Friday with East End Cellars.

What: East End Cellars Vardon
Where: 25 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 9 AM – LATE
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THE GRIFFINS HOTEL

Among the leafy green foliage of Hindmarsh Square, nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s bustling CBD is the historic Griffins Hotel. The Griffins will be serving pub classics from lunch til late at night on the Public Holiday. Whether you are in the mood for a Chicken Schnitzel or just a refreshing beer, Griffins is the place for you this Easter.

What: Griffins Hotel
Where: 38 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 12:00 PM – LATE
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HOUSE OF GEORGE

Wine and dine with George this Good Friday. Indulge in all of your favourite Mediterranean flavours in the venue’s warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu has a lot of seafood options to sink your teeth into. Well known for its oysters, ouzo mignonette and octopus, tomato vinaigrette, with basil emulsion. This is also one of the best dining options for vegans or anyone looking to eat plant-based.

What: House of George
Where: 30 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 5:30 PM – LATE
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HILTON ADELAIDE – COAL CELLAR AND GRILL

In the heart of the CBD, Coal Cellar + Grill is the go-to dining experience for food and wine enthusiasts. The venue is proudly South Australian, using the freshest local produce from SA farmers. The modern grill menu features everything from seafood to vegetarian and standout meat dishes like their show-stopping 1.2kg Tomahawk steak. Sip on the finest wine the state has to offer or experiment with one of their unique cocktails available at their contemporary cocktail bar. The Coal Cellar + Grill is keeping its doors open this Good Friday and is a must visit.

What: Coal Cellar + Grill
Where: 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 6:00 PM – LATE
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KENSINGTON HOTEL

Kensington Hotel is in a celebratory mood for Good Friday. All-day dining at the corner bar and $8 tinnies. Watch the footy with your mates surrounded by other passionate fans. North Melbourne v Carlton at 3:50 PM, Fremantle v Adelaide at 6:50 PM. $25 Fish Burger & Chips Special, $6.5 Pints (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM), $15 Cocktails (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM), 2 for 1 Sparkling Wines (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Kensington Hotel is a classic pub experience that is perfect for footy fans and families alike.

What: Kensington Hotel
Where: 23 Regent St, Kensington SA 5068
Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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KOOMO

 Crowne Plaza Adelaide’s Koomo offers a critically acclaimed Pan-Asian fusion experience that will be at full function on Good Friday. Load up your plate at their hot breakfast buffet made with a menu dependent on the premium produce they have available. Gather the foodies in your life for dinner; get your selection of small and large plates, or let the experts decide with Koomo’s Easter Good Friday Feed Me Experience. Experience Koomo’s bespoke Seafood Shared Feed Me Menu, featuring its iconic Port Lincoln King Fish sashimi , Smoky Bay oysters, Prawn, garlic chives and ginger dumplings, Lobster rolls and Pan-fried Barramundi. À la carte and regular Feed Me options still available.

What: Koomo Restaurant & Bar
Where: Level 10/27 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: (Breakfast) 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM, (Dinner) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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LUNA10

Luna10 Alfresco Bar & the outdoor pool deck is one of Adelaide’s highest bars, offering unparalleled views of the Adelaide cityscape. Located above the brand-new Crowne Plaza precinct, Luna10 has an epic cocktail list with equally epic views. The contemporary-modern bar will be bringing in the Easter long weekend in style, keeping the good vibes going right through the Good Friday public holiday.

What: Luna10
Where: Level 10/27 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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MARION HOTEL & CELLARS

Join the Marion Hotel for Good Friday as it celebrates with all-day dining, live entertainment and a limited edition Caramilk cocktail! Watch the footy in ‘The Shed’, 3:50 PM North Melbourne V Cartlon, 6:50 PM Fremantle V Crows. Get your groove on with the musical stylings of Mason Lloyde, and a DJ set from DJ Ryley. The Easter festivities are happening all long-weekend so book a stay for the weekend at the Marion Hotel.

What: The Marion Hotel
Where: 849 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Hours: ALL DAY
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MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE

Make a booking at Adelaide’s award-winning coffee shop, My Kingdom for a Horse. Whether you’re after a hearty brunch or just a cappuccino, the venue will be keeping its door open for bookings. The venue is egg-cited to fuel you this Easter.

What: My Kingdom for a Horse
Where: 191 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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NOLA

Nola is a New Orleans-inspired bar and eatery located in the heart of Adelaide, with a focus on creole and cajun soul cuisine. They believe in supporting the little guy and seek to tell their story and promote their products. Taste some heart-warming whiskeys and sip on a refreshing beer with Nola this Good Friday.

What: Nola Adelaide
Where: 28 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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THE STAG

The Stag Public House will be staying open this Good Friday public holiday. The historic Adelaide venue offers a delicious range of drinks and a tasty twist on pub classics you have come to cherish. Crack open a South Ave Seltzer and soak up the atmosphere this Good Friday.

What: The Stage Public House
Where: 299 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: 12:00 PM – LATE
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Plant 3 Bowden

Plant 3 Bowden will be open all Easter weekend with plenty of stores ready to serve all your long weekend needs! Friday’s lineup will consist of Bowden Cellars, Bowden Brewing, Caro Club, Shirini Parwana Bello Piatto, The Cup Plant.

What: Plant 3 Bowden
Where: 6-14 Fourth Street, Bowden
Hours: 8am – late
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Bird in Hand Winery

Join the Bird in Hand team this Good Friday for a lunch experience at their new LVN restaurant. Under the lead of Executive Chef Jacob Davey, formerly of Adelaide’s three-hatted Restaurant Botanic, along with winery co-founder Andrew Nugent, LVN Restaurant promises an ever-evolving menu paying homage to Bird in Hand’s diverse origins across Woodside (Peramangk), Finniss (Ngarrindjeri), and Tasmania (Paredareme).

What: LVN Restaurant At Bird in Hand Winery
Where: 150 Pfeiffer Rd, Woodside SA 5244
Hours: From 12pm
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WHAT’S ON

MEADOW’S 4 DAY EASTER FAIR

The highly successful Meadows Easter Fair is back for another year! The annual free event opens at 9 AM and closes at 4 PM each day and will be held at Meadows Oval.

The 2024 Meadow’s Easter Fair will be offering 150 stallholders to browse, foot tapping local musicians, and other entertainment items to investigate. There is so much to see and do that they had to make the Fair four days long, so family and friends alike can explore everything that the Meadow’s Easter Fair has to offer.

Meadow’s Easter Fair is an unmissable event this season. After the success of 2023, welcoming over 21,000 people, it would be foolish to not go and check out what all the hype is about! If you enjoy a vibrant bustling atmosphere then this is the event you need to enrich your Easter.

What: Meadows Easter Fair
Where: 51 – 53 Mawson Road Meadows, SA 5201
When: (29/03 – 01/04), 9 AM – 4 PM each day
Cost: Free Entry
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GOOD FRIDAY LANEWAY PARTY

Groove into your Easter this Good Friday, hosted by Wines & Good Times at Adelaides Gatsby Lounge.

The event will headlined by the legendary ‘S-Man’ himself ‘Roger Sanchez’. Roger is a globally renowned house music legend, playing at numerous festivals, including the iconic Glastonbury festival – his next big gig will be bringing you and your friends into the Easter long weekend with a bang. Supported by the Wines & Good Times crew and Audio Goods and the cutting edge sounds of Audioporn, D-lix, Ezee G, Sarez, and Souli, this party will be a Good Friday to remember forever.

Party from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM, this event is for party animals looking for an event this Easter season.

What: Good Friday laneway party ft Roger Sanchez.
Where: Gatsby laneway. 110 Grenfell St Adelaide 5000.
When: Good Friday (29/03), 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Cost: $55 (Third Release, Tickets Selling Fast!!)
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AUSTRALIAN SIKH GAMES

Attention sport’s lovers! The Australia Sikh Games are being held in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend. This is the 36th Australian Sikh Games and will be held at Ellis Park.

The free event is anticipated to have one hundred thousand spectators over the Easter long weekend. Approximately three thousand players will be participating in various games. Games include, Hockey, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Cricket, Tennis, Badminton, Golf, Athletics, Tug-a-war, Touch Football, AFL Nines, Powerlifting. The Australian Sikh Games strives to cater for all age groups to encourage maximum participation.

Head on down and join the vibrant Sikh community this year for a free event that all sport fans can enjoy this Easter long weekend.

What: 36th Australian Sikh Games
Where: Ellis Park, West Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
When: Easter Long Weekend (29/03 – 31/03), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Cost: Free Entry
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BAROSSA MEGA PLANT NURSERY EASTER WEEKEND SALE

Grounds Plus Nursery invites you to join them for the entire Easter long weekend! As a newly established family-owned plant nursery in Williamstown, Barossa Valley, they are ready to help you navigate your new new leafy companions that are sure to capture your affection. This event guarantees a plant-filled extravaganza, complete with irresistible sales!

What: Grounds Plus Nursery Easter Weekend sale
Where: 51 Victoria Ter, Williamstown SA 5351
When: Friday March 29 to Monday April 1, 9am to 1pm
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McLaren Vale Cellar Doors

Agostino Wines 11am – 6pm

Beach Road Wines 11am – 4pm

Beresford Tasting Pavilion 10am – 5pm

Berg Herring Wines 12pm – 6pm

Down South Distillery 12 – 9pm

Down the Rabbit Hole Wines 11am – 9.30pm

Grancari Estate Wines 11am – 4pm

Hastwell & Lightfoot 10.30am – 4.30 pm

Hugh Hamilton Wines 11am – 5pm

Inkwell Wines 12pm – 5pm

Kay Brothers Wines 11am – 5pm

Kick Back Brewing 12pm – 9pm

Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines 10am – 5pm

Magpie Springs 11am – 5pm

Paxton Wines Cellar Door 10am – 5pm, Pop Up bar 11am – 4pm

Penny Red Beer Co 12 -10pm

Samson Tall 11am – 5pm

Samuel’s Gorge 11am – 5pm

Sew & Sew Wines 12 – 5pm

Woodstock Wines Coterie Restaurant & Pergola bar 12pm – 4pm

McLaren Vale Eating Out

Drifters Pizza Bar 12pm – 9pm

Jimmies Take Away and Pizza 11am – 8pm

Lucky Ducks Aldinga 5pm – 10pm

Silver Sands Beach Club 12pm – 9pm

The Old Bush Inn 11am – 7.30pm, Lunch 12 -2pm, Dinner 5.30 – 7.30pm

Miss Gladys on Sea 9.30am – 5pm

Barossa Cellar Doors

Artisans of Barossa 10am to 5pm

Ballycroft Vineyard 11am to 4pm

Elderton Wines 11am to 4pm

Fernfield Wines 11am to 4pm

Flaxman Wines 12pm to 4pm

Grant Burge Cellar Door 10am to 5pm

Greenock Brewers 11am to 7pm

Izway Wines 11am to 4pm

Lambert Estate Wines 11am to 5pm

Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine 11am to 4pm

Ministry of Beer 11am to 7pm

Paulmara Estates 10am to 5pm

Penfolds 10am to 4:30pm

Pindarie 11am to 4pm

Poonawatta 11am to 4:30pm

Rolf Binder 11am to 4pm

Saltram Wine Estates 10am to 5pm

Seppeltsfield Road Distillers 11am to 7pm

Small Victories Wine Co 11am to 4pm by appointment

Thorn-Clarke Wines 10am to 5pm

Turkey Flat Vineyards 11am to 5pm

Western Ridge Brewing 12pm to 6pm

Wolf Blass 10am to 4:30pm